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NASA spacecraft captures 1st photo of its giant solar sail while tumbling in space
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA's testing a solar sail system in space, and the spacecraft that brought the tech there has snapped a photo.
'Unbreakable' quantum communication closer to reality thanks to new, exceptionally bright photons
By Peter Ray Allison published
Scientists build a new light source for quantum communications by combining existing technologies together to create a stronger and more robust quantum signal.
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype aces 2nd test flight (photos)
By Andrew Jones published
Colorado company Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft flew for the second time ever on Monday (Aug. 26).
Physicists find superconductor behavior at temperatures once thought 'impossible'
By Ben Turner published
Scientists have observed an unexpected new behavior in a superconducting material. If physicists can figure out the cause, it could help them to find room-temperature superconductors.
Quantum data beamed alongside 'classical data' in the same fiber-optic connection for the 1st time
By Owen Hughes published
Scientists have transmitted quantum and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel, meaning a future quantum internet could theoretically use existing infrastructure.
Mental health in space: ISS experiments help keep astronauts happy off Earth
By Elizabeth Howell published
From VR to skin sensors, here's a glimpse at some of the technology aiding the mental health of astronauts on the International Space Station.
Help scientists find new black holes with this free smartphone app
By Stefanie Waldek published
Developed by the Dutch Black Hole Consortium, the Black Hole Finder app allows the public to help sort through thousands of images to identify potential targets of interest.
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